Indian army commandos kill insurgents in Myanmar

New Delhi

 Indian Army’s para commandos carried out massive operations, killing several militants in two camps of northeastern rebel groups inside Myanmar early Tuesday, proving that India's readiness to tackle terror threats undeterred by borders.

 The Myanmar government was informed hours after the commandos in battle fatigues had mostly completed surgical strikes against the groups, which had over the past couple of weeks killed 30 Indian soldiers.

 The operation, touted to be a retaliation and declaration of Modi government's intent to fight terror threats across its borders, had begun at 3am but the Indian ambassador could pass on the information to Myanmar's foreign ministry only after their offices opened at regular hours on Tuesday. The commandos returned to Indian territory, after a 13 hour-operation in which IAF choppers and drones assisted the SF (Special Forces) soldiers.

 Indian minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore told in a televised interview that attacks on Indians, be it in Iraq or Yemen, will not be tolerated. “This is a message to neighbours who harbour terrorists,“ Rathore said. Announcing the success, the government made it clear that it was not a one-off operation but symbolized its decision not to be constrained by borders and to be pre-emptive in dealing with terror threats.

 “While ensuring peace and tranquility along the border and in the border states, any threat to our security, safety and national integrity will meet a firm response,” the Army officially declared, which was a warning also applicable to terror groups in other neighbouring countries.